Originally Posted By ncnike7 Hey guys we're planning a trip for the middle of May, it will be my little boys first time (not that he will care because he will only be about eight months old) but I was just wondering if anyone knows how the crowds are that time of year. Also, I wanted to take my three year old to a character meal, which one would you recommend? She loves Minnie and any Princess are there any along those lines? We've never done a character meal, is it even worth the price?
Originally Posted By dlobsessive from what I have read on these boards with conventions, grad nights, bands, potc premiere etc, it looks like May will be a busy month. We were planning on going but will probably wait till Sept. I agree with other posters that there isn't a slack season any more!
Originally Posted By love DL We are going the 28th of May through June 2nd. We were told this week is light after Monday Memorial Day. Goofys kitchen at the DL hotel is good. We did this last year and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. They do offer a princess character meal at Ariel's grotto but I have not done it.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins Minnie Mouse is sometimes at Goofy's Kitchen and they usually have at least one princess. I love the atmosphere and food choices (although the food is not spectacular). Maybe Disney Dining can tell you what characters to expect when you call for priority seating (almost a must unless you're eating at a very odd time). Ariel's Grotto's food might be a little better quality but the choices are more limited. They have nothing but princesses there but there are a lot of them. Again, be sure to make priority seatings because even with them you often have a wait. I've never been to the breakfast at Plaza Inn so someone else will have to write about that. Oh yes, Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch (at Paradise Pier Hotel) has Minnie Mouse. And they have a lot of fun games. However, I like the food there the least. Storytellers Cafe has probably what is considered the best character meal food (but I don't necessarily agree) and their characters are more of the natural variety rather than fantasy.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Our high school band will be there for 3 days starting May 17. We had a TERRIBLE time getting rooms because one of the biggest conventions of the year will be held during that time-and those people help fill the parks too.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins dlkozy, will the band be playing at Disneyland? If so, that's good that there will be a lot of people to watch.
Originally Posted By raer They have a Minnie & Friends breakfast at Plaza Inn now. We did this last year & my kids loved it.
